We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets, nails and poles as part of construction materials that I will use to construct a new house. My current house has old walls and a rusty leaking roof. I then spent some money to increase the stock of my rice selling business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now very certain that I will be able to get a new house with better roofing and remove the shame of living in a house with a leaking roof.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6,000 KES to increase stock on my rice selling business and bought a mattress for 4,000 KES. (Had withdrawal fees)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to improve my business by increasing the stock and also buy murram to be used in strengthening the walls of my house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy household items for my house. Secondly l would wish to renovat my house because it is in a very bad condition. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that through farming l have managed to buy a cow and educated my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which is being caused by low source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when working in rice farm.
